The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 45,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
70.7
78.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.5
103.3
173.8
167.5 in
Length
173.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
AU
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
29 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
362 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
195.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
